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Mushrooms in the French Pyrenees: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the French Pyrenees: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
Low prospects in the French Pyrenees: Honey Fungus reaches 22/100 and falls short of expectations. Spatially, the southwest leads: scores there sit above the other sample points. In time terms the picture is calm: values only shift slightly. The sample covers elevations from 504 to 1062 metres and reflects common woodland heights.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 22/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 14 Nov: Honey Fungus (50/100). Stays largely stable over the period.
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Enable mushroom alert: French PyreneesHistorical occurrence density in this region
This is how the reported mushroom finds of this region spread over the year (based on GBIF records, relative to the strongest month).
- Jan few
- Feb few
- Mar few
- Apr moderate
- May few
- Jun moderate
- Jul many
- Aug moderate
- Sept many
- Oct peak
- Nov many
- Dec few
- hardly any
- few
- moderate
- many
- peak
The taller the bar, the more mushroom finds were reported in that month, compared with the region's strongest month (source: GBIF).
Frequently reported edible mushrooms:
- Penny Bun
- Parasol Mushroom
- Wood Hedgehog
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Golden Chanterelle
- Yellow Morel
- Horn of Plenty
- Field Mushroom
Source: GBIF.org, aggregated density, not pin-point finds.
Season calendar of typical species
The typical mushroom species of this region grow in these months, according to the species profiles.
Honey Fungus
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Penny Bun
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Parasol Mushroom
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Saffron Milk Cap
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul out of season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov out of season
- Dec out of season
Golden Chanterelle
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Yellow Morel
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr season
- May season, rare here
- Jun season
- Jul out of season
- Aug out of season
- Sept out of season
- Oct out of season
- Nov out of season
- Dec out of season
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in the French Pyrenees
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Favourable
Typical woodland & habitat types in the French Pyrenees
Across 6 woodland samples in the French Pyrenees, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (3/6), mixed forest (2/6) and coniferous forest (1/6). Elevations between 504 m and 1062 m.
What the forecast is based on
FungiFind combines weather, soil moisture and each species’ seasonal growth pattern into a day-by-day outlook. It replaces neither local knowledge nor safe identification, and is not a find guarantee.
Frequently asked questions about mushrooms in the French Pyrenees
Are there mushrooms in the French Pyrenees right now?
In the French Pyrenees, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the French Pyrenees?
General forest law and public access rights apply, along with landowner rights and protected areas. FungiFind is not legal advice.
Which mushrooms are doing well in the French Pyrenees right now?
The most promising species in the French Pyrenees right now: Honey Fungus (unfavourable).
Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in the French Pyrenees in the coming days?
The best day of the outlook is expected to be Saturday. Assessment for that day: moderate.
In which months are mushrooms found in the French Pyrenees?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in the French Pyrenees appear mainly in these months: April, June, July, August, September, October and November. Most finds fall in: October.
Which elevation zones are covered in the French Pyrenees?
The analysed sites in the French Pyrenees fall into these elevation zones: low mountains and high mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the French Pyrenees?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the French Pyrenees: mushroom weather, the current situation and a forecast for the coming days, recalculated every morning. Open the map for individual woods.
What is the best time of day for mushroom foraging in the French Pyrenees?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the French Pyrenees in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the French Pyrenees, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
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Poison helpline and mushroom advice
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If life is at risk or someone is unconscious: call 112.
ORFILA, national poison line, routes to nearest poison centre. 24h.
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Numbers and links come from verified sources. Local signs and current rules always apply on site.
Sources
Forecast includes each species’ seasonal growth pattern, not a find guarantee. Forage only where allowed; identification remains your responsibility.